Definition

1. Noun:
   • A harsh rebuke or severe scolding: "Objurgation" refers to the act of rebuking someone sharply, sternly, or angrily, often with strong criticism or censure.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The manager's public objurgation of the employee was considered unprofessional.
  • He faced a stern objurgation from his father for his reckless behavior.
  • Her tone was one of objurgation, leaving no doubt about her disapproval.

Advanced Usage

• "To be the subject/target of objurgation": to be the person who is being harshly scolded.
  • The politician became the target of public objurgation after the scandal.
• "A tone of objurgation": a manner of speaking that conveys harsh rebuke.
  • The letter was written in a tone of bitter objurgation.

Variants and Related Words

• Objurgate (verb): to rebuke or scold harshly.
  • The coach objurgated the team for their lack of effort.
• Objurgatory (adjective): expressing harsh rebuke; scolding.
  • His objurgatory remarks were difficult to listen to.

Synonyms

• Rebuke: an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.
• Reprimand: a formal or official expression of disapproval.
• Censure: strong criticism or disapproval, often formal.
• Castigation: severe and harsh criticism or punishment.
• Admonishment: a firm warning or reprimand (can be less harsh than objurgation).

Antonyms

• Praise: the expression of approval or admiration.
• Commendation: formal or official praise.
• Acclamation: enthusiastic and public praise.
• Approbation: approval or praise.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To read the riot act": to issue a severe reprimand or warning (similar in severity to objurgation).
  • After the mistake, the director read them the riot act.
• "To haul over the coals": to criticize or reprimand severely.
  • He was hauled over the coals for missing the deadline.

Noun

1. rebuking a person harshly